Danielle Zanzalari: Change in IRS Policy May Delay Mergers in the U.S.
Concerns About IRS Policy Changes Affecting Businesses Most people generally don’t give much thought to how the IRS operates, and, well, they shouldn’t have to. There’s an expectation that government agencies will consistently apply rules, allowing businesses to plan, invest, and innovate. Stability in the tax system is essential for making decisions about investments, research […]
Reevaluating Bank Mergers
Good morning. Recently, Donald Trump put forth two rather alarming industrial policy proposals. First, to promote more investment in military equipment, he suggested banning dividends and stock buybacks, as well as capping executive compensation at $5 million for defense contractors until they build “new, modern production plants.” Then, addressing housing affordability, he claimed he would […]
JPMorgan earnings rise sharply as the bank takes advantage of a surge in trading and mergers.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Profits Surge On Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a 12% increase in profits, largely attributed to various deals and trades influenced by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and deregulation efforts. It seems the Wall Street titan is really capitalizing on the current economic landscape. In the third quarter, the bank’s sales […]
How Italy’s banking mergers and acquisitions began to decline
The Italian banking sector faced a whirlwind of acquisition bids and counteroffers by the end of spring, particularly from the top lenders. Fast forward three months, and only one notable bid remains active. UniCredit has decided to pull back from its July bid of 1.5 billion euros (around $17.5 billion) for Banco BPM, just as […]
Major American banks benefit from a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions
US Banks’ Investment Outlook Brightens Despite Caution NEW YORK – Recently released earnings have provided insight into the investment bank outlook for US banks for the remainder of the year, particularly following a rebound in transactions during the second quarter. Nevertheless, lenders are still wary of the uncertain economic landscape and US tariff policies. JPMorgan […]
Michael Kassan discusses media mergers and acquisitions and how to endure the long days and nights at Cannes Lions.
Michael Cassin Returns to Cannes with 3C Venture Michael Cassin, known as the unofficial king of Cannes, is back at the Cannes Lions festival with his new company, 3C Venture. As the founder and CEO of the Strategic Advisory Company, he’s been a familiar face at Cannes for 25 years—almost a third of the festival’s […]
ITV and Channel 4 encounter a summer of uncertainty due to leadership challenges and possible mergers | Business
Channel 4 and ITV Navigate Leadership Changes and Potential Mergers Channel 4 is currently in discussions about merging its production operations with rival firms backed by an Abu Dhabi investment fund, especially as it grapples with interim leadership. This comes in the wake of CEO Alex Mahon’s announcement that she will step down this summer […]
FCC’s Carr warns DEI policies at Paramount, Verizon could threaten mergers
FCC Chair Brendan Kerr is ready to block mergers and acquisitions from companies that still hold strong diversity, equity and inclusive programs, according to the report. Major deals, particularly Paramount Global's merger with Skydance Media and the parent acquisition of Verizon's Frontier Communications, could face obstacles from federal agencies if they don't backtrack the DEI […]
Mergers of English councils could lead to tax rises due to high debt levels | Local government
People in the area adjacent to the UK Bankruptcy Council see their council tax rise and cut services under the worker's plan for the most fundamental reform of local governments of this century I'm taking a risk. Under the plan defended by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner for a “commission revolution,” the government is pushing […]
Investment bankers say Trump mergers and acquisitions boom already underway
Constellation Research CEO R 'Ray' Wang and Heritage Foundation financial economist EJ Antoni join Mornings with Maria to discuss the outlook for 2025. With one week left until President-elect Donald Trump's official inauguration, investment bankers say a boom in Trump-related deal making has already begun, exploding trading activity that had been stymied by the regulatory-heavy […]